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The Digging Deep podcast by GFD is created for time-pressed bereavement professionals, who want the knowledge and inspiration they need to navigate a complex and evolving sector.
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- 1 weeks ago26 min
How Funeral Professionals Are Adapting to a Changing Canada: Part 2
Change is coming. How are you adapting?The Canadian deathcare sector is changing! Part two of the 2026 FSAC conference panel discussion hosted by GFD’s President and CEO, Heather Kiteley, continues, with panel guests Kirstie Smolyk (Park Memorial, Alberta), Jamie Merk (Park Funeral Home, Saskatchewan), Shari Yearwood (New Haven Funeral Centre, Mississauga), and Rachel Drew (Founder of Cadence). This episode is all about navigating change and what it means for the future of the Canadian funeral profession.Stay connected! Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest podcast, episode highlights, and more.LinkedIn
- 3 weeks ago27 min
How Funeral Professionals Are Adapting to a Changing Canada: Part 1
How are you adapting to change? How are you allowing it to affect you? Listen in on the latest episode of Digging Deep for an interesting panel discussion at the 2026 FSAC conference, hosted by GFD’s President and CEO, alongside a wise panel of women: Kirstie Smolyk (Park Memorial, Alberta), Jamie Merk (Park Funeral Home, Saskatchewan), Shari Yearwood (New Haven Funeral Centre, Mississauga), and Rachel Drew (Founder of Cadence). How are Canadians in the deathcare sector adapting to change? Stay connected! Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest podcast, episode highlights, and more.
- Oct 1, 202622 min
Preserving What Matters: Independence and Innovation in Deathcare with Ryan Crean
In the latest episode of Digging Deep, GFD President and CEO Heather Kiteley speaks with Ryan Crean, Chief Executive Officer of Kearney Funeral Services in Vancouver, British Columbia, about balancing independence with innovation in a changing deathcare sector.Stay connected! Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest podcast, episode highlights, and more.LinkedIn
- Sep 17, 202621 min
Meeting the Next Generation in Deathcare: Part 2
The conversation continues!In part two of our panel discussion from GFD’s 65th Annual General Meeting, hosted by Digging Deep's Heather Kiteley and GFD President and CEO, we explore perspectives on the future from the next Generation from the wise voices of Calvin Carter (Dignity Memorial), Meghan Henning (Lakefield Cemetery & Crematorium), Jimmy Cardinal (Cardinal Funeral Home), and Andrew Guthier (Merrit Funeral Home).Listen to part two from the next generationStay connected!Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest podcast, episode highlights, and more.GFD of Canada | LinkedIn
- Sep 3, 202620 min
Meeting the Next Generation in Deathcare: Part 1
Recorded at GFD’s 65th Annual General Meeting, Digging Deep host and GFD’s President and CEO, Heather Kiteley, sat down with a panel of four dynamic voices from the next generation of deathcare professionals to discuss the future of the sector. Featuring panel guests Calvin Carter (Dignity Memorial), Meghan Henning (Lakefield Cemetery & Crematorium), Jimmy Cardinal (Cardinal Funeral Home), and Andrew Guthier (Merritt Funeral Home). Listen to Part 1 of the conversation on Digging Deep!Stay connected!Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest podcast, episode highlights, and more.GFD of Canada | LinkedIn
- Jul 23, 202622 min
Life Behind the Cemetery with Christina Furtado-Burke
Behind every beautiful cemetery is a team of dedicated people committed to serving families and preserving memories.In episode 39 of Digging Deep, GFD’s President & CEO Heather Kiteley is joined by Christina Furtado-Burke from Woodlawn Memorial Park in Guelph, Ontario, to explore what life behind the cemetery really looks like.From everyday responsibilities to meaningful connections with families, the conversation highlights the heart, purpose, and people behind the profession.Stay connected!Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest podcast, episode highlights, and more.GFD of Canada | LinkedIn
- Jul 9, 202620 min
Sacred Spaces, Shared Moments: Reimagining Cemeteries for Community with Nick McCarthy
What happens when we begin to see cemeteries as more than a place of remembrance?In episode 38 of Digging Deep, GFD’s president & CEO Heather Kiteley sits down with Nick McCarthy, Director of Marketing, Communication and Community Outreach at Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, Ontario, to discuss how cemeteries can become welcoming spaces that bring communities together.Their conversation explores innovative outreach, meaningful engagement and the evolving role of cemeteries in preserving history while creating opportunities for connection.Stay connected!Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest podcast, episode highlights, and more.GFD of Canada | LinkedIn
- Jun 25, 202650 min
Final Honours: Stories of Repatriation & Military Farewells with Allan Cole
Honour. Duty. Care. In episode 37 of Digging Deep, President & CEO Heather Kiteley speaks with Allan Cole, Owner and President of MacKinnon & Bowes LTD., about repatriation and military farewells, sharing powerful stories behind these final journeys.A deeply moving conversation. Stay connected! Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest podcast, episode highlights, and more. https://ca.linkedin.com/company/gfdcanada
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